Impressionist Figurative Paintings
IMPRESSIONIST STYLE
Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.
The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.
Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.
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Style: Impressionist
"Gonske' House", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin Weckbach's (US based) "Gonske' House" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts an adobe house in Taos with a colorful entrance and blooming flowers in the foreground...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"windy summer day" Ukraine, River, Sunflowers, Summer Oil cm. 100 x 97 1998
Located in Torino, IT
Sunflowers, Countryside, River, Yellow, Sky, Clouds, Ukraine
Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ukraine, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015)
MUSEUMS
Moscow, Tret’jakov Gallery
Moscow, USSR Ar...
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
River Seine Banks by René THOMSEN
By René Thomsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
THOMSEN René
Born in Paris in 1897 and died in 1976 in Paris.
20th century. French.
Painter of figures, nudes, portraits, landscape, still life, flowers.
Pupil of Louis ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Jardin in Green I by Sarah Robertson, Vertical Mixed Media Floral Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your home with "Le Jardin in Green I" by Sarah Robertson, a stunning vertical canvas painting that exudes elegance and whimsy. This captivating piece features a lush green ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Swedish Mid Century Impressionist, cafe scene in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful Impressionist scene from Sweden
Painted with a great deal of care this scene is of an outside cafe scene with figures in an extensive landscape and town.
The artist was...
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Le Jardin in Green II by Sarah Robertson, Vertical Mixed Media Floral Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Le Jardin in Green II" by Sarah Robertson is a captivating vertical canvas painting that brings a touch of nature's whimsy to your home decor. This exquisite artwork features a lush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
On The Fence
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclining Nude Figure
By David Hunt
Located in Soquel, CA
This original painting is a beautifully depicted nude figure study in a cozy interior space with southwest elements by San Jose, California artist David D....
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Fly Fishing With Dog Missouri River Montana Western Landscape Original Oil
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Missouri River" by Madison Apple. Original Oil Painting on Canvas, 9" x 12", 16" x 19" framed. Depicting a fly fisherman and dog wading on the Missouri River in Montana on a colder ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Christ as a Gardener by Edouard Manet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Edouard Manet
1832-1883 French
Christ as a Gardener
Oil on canvas
Beloved for his invaluable role in the development of the Impressionist movement, Edouard Manet's artworks are foundational to the canon of art history. The revolutionary artist's rare religious works, while lesser-known, are some of the most intimate paintings he ever produced, offering insight into the artist’s fascination with the idea of humanity’s beautiful and transcendent relationship with suffering. Begun in 1856, Christ as a Gardener is one of his earliest renderings of Christ and offers a view into nascent motifs that would later define Manet’s monumental legacy. In the painting, Christ’s profile is turned toward the viewer, though his face is turned to the bottom left of the frame and his downturned eyes avert the viewer's gaze. His brown robes contrast the warm light of his halo and the dramatic sky behind him.
As with all of Manet’s work, this image is rich with symbolism. A partial self-portrait, as seen in the similar facial hair and iconic appearance of a paintbrush-like garden tool, the painting renders the biblical scene of Mary Magdalene mistaking the risen Christ for a gardener with personal intimacy. As the biblical tale relays, when Mary Magdalene recognizes Christ, she reaches out to him; he replies, “Touch me not.” The highly charged relationship between the Christ figure and the viewer, standing in as Mary Magdalene, is further emphasized by Christ’s hand that appears to reach out for contact. Through this extension of touch, Christ’s presence is tangible, reminiscent of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel. This intimate initiation of human connection directly contrasts Christ’s biblical words, “Touch me not.”
Scholars have attributed this rejection, both in gaze and through words, to Manet’s conviction that Christ, as a human, embodied a spirit of renunciation and rejection of his earthly existence. Christ’s distant expression suggests a willingness to be elsewhere — an expression that Manet will later use in his most distinguished works of art.
Manet would go on to expand his view of Christ as a timeless embodiment of absolute commitment and suffering with his monumental Salon paintings...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Bluebell" Oil cm- 53 x 52 Oil Flowers, Violet
Located in Torino, IT
Flowers, Violet
Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015)
1937: he was born in Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina.
1949-56: he began artistic studies in Dneprodzer...
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clown with Birthday Bouquet - Oil and Ink on Cardstock
Located in Soquel, CA
Clown with Bouquet - Acrylic and Ink on Cardstock
Colorful portrait of a clown holding a bouquet of flowers by Jassen Marek (20th Century). A sad clown in a suit with a straw hat ho...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Illustration Board, Oil, Pen
At the Bend - Abstracted Russian Landscape Yuri Gusev
By Yuri Gusev
Located in Soquel, CA
Impressionist landscape of a river at the edge of the woods by Yuri Gusev (Russian, b. 1928). There is a kneeling figure between the trees in the foreground. Presented in a pink-hued...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Impressionist Nude, Atmospheric Colour, Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Nude, Atmospheric Colour, Oil Painting
By French artist Garnvault, 20th Century
Signed by the artist verso
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas size: 15 x 21.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
By M. Z. Murphy
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
Figure study of a nude model in studio by Los Gatos, California artist M.Z. Murphy (American, 20th century), c.1990. The f...
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
1930's French Impressionist Painting Young Girl by Boat Coastal Estuary Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Coastal Harbor
by Y. Blanchon, French 1930's Impressionist
oil painting on board, unframed
painting: 15 x 17.5 inches
provenance: from a large private collection of this artists...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Capitola, California, 1950s Framed California Seascape Marine Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Capitola (California) is an oil on board painting by Jon Blanchette (1908-1987) circa 1955. Marine seascape painting with crashing waves and buildings along the coast painted in shad...
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Just Married", 1930s Original Painted Figurative Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative 1930's illustration of a just married couple in a classic car by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). Signed "Kinghan" in the lower left c...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Acrylic
Vintage original oil painting on board, Female Portrait, Hand-made frame
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage original oil painting on board depicting a portrait of a seated woman.
No visible signature.
Condition: The painting has some scratches, dirty ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Douarnenez" France Oil cm. 20 x 14 1930
Located in Torino, IT
Sea, France, Brittany France, Impressionist, 20th, 1930, Gray, Blue, Celestial
Henry Maurice CAHOURS (Paris, 1889 – Vence, 1974)
He was born in Paris but spent his childhood and ...
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vele
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Vele" c. 1990 is an oil painting on canvas by noted Italian artist Lido Bettarini, 1927-2019. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. Also signed on...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lemon Joy
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful floral artwork "Lemon Joy" is full of vivid colors ( red, yellow, green, blue) which are my tools of expression.
I explore the beauty of these beautiful summe...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Ranunculus Study 2-original modern realism flowers oil painting-contemporary art
By Robert Lemay
Located in London, Chelsea
"Ranunculus Study" by the renowned artist Robert Lemay is a mesmerizing example of the beauty that can be found in simplicity. This original still life painting captivates the viewer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist, Figures on the beach, South of France, French Riviera
Located in Harkstead, GB
One of several paintings that we are offering by Henri-André Martin's. A wonderfully evocative image of an expansive beach with a figure by a sailing boat in the South of France, pai...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
French Impressionist, Figures on the beach, South of France, French Riviera
Located in Harkstead, GB
One of several paintings that we are offering by Henri-André Martin's. A wonderfully evocative image of an expansive beach with a figure by a sailing boat in the South of France, pai...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
French school Provence Village - Rare Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
Landscape "Provencal Village"
Provencal landscape from Henri Farré. According to Wikipedia, Henri Farré was a painter and aviator during WWI. Born in the South of France (Foix), ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three strawberries on a plate
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "Three strawberries on a plate" is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experience a summer fruit theme.
This contemp...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Antique American Ashcan School Brooklyn Heights Promenade Figural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted early American impressionist view of Brooklyn and the Hudson River by Martin Petersen (1866 - 1956). Oil on board. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French school Provence Village - Rare Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
Landscape "Provencal Village"
Provencal landscape from Henri Farré. According to Wikipedia, Henri Farré was a painter and aviator during WWI. Born in the South of France (Foix), ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red poppies and daisies in a vase
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful floral artwork "Red poppies and daisies in a vase " is full of vivid colors ( red, yellow, green, blue, purple) which are my tools of expression.
I explore th...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Near Tubac, Arizona
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Near Tubac, Arizona" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by noted southwestern artist Sid Cedargreen, 1904-2011. It is signed at the lower left corner by the art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gorgeous cactus flowers
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful artwork "Gorgeous cactus flowers" is full of vivid colors which are my tools of expression.
I explore the beauty of these beautiful pink blooming cactus flower...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
In the streets of Chablis
Located in THOMERY, FR
Immerse yourself in the picturesque charm of Chablis with this vibrant artwork by Linda Clerget. Titled "In the Streets of Chablis," this gouache painting captures the enchanting ess...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Audrey & Chanel" Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Pop Art Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic portrait of Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's. With fun details and "Chanel" written to the right, the piece features a whimsical ta...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Canvas, Oil
Listed Artist Robert Cox (1934-2001) Oil Painting on canvas Still life, Flowers
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an amazing signed Still Life oil painting on canvas of flowers.
Presented in an ornate gold frame.
Frame and painting are in good condition. Please see the photos - par...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Impressionist Watercolour Painting Figure In The Orange Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
painting : 18 x 25 inches
condition: overall very good
provenance: all the paintings ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1987 American Artist Mase Lucas Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Nostalgic Woman
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original vintage acrylic mixed-media painting on canvas painting Titled " Nostalgic Woman on a Divan" By American Artist Mase Lucas.
Mase Lucas has been a studio artist ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large oil painting on canvas Signed Mauro, Rural Landscape, Gold frame
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original interesting Large oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape.
A rural landscape painting portrays the scenic beauty and essence of the countryside, typi...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Young Paris Beauty
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Jeune Fille en Blanc’ by Jacques-Émile Blanche (1861-1942).
The painting – which depicts one of the artist’s favourite models Wanda Zielinska – is signed and dated 1896. It is lis...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two nude Couples
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Two Nude Couples" is an oil painting on masonite board by noted German/American artist Norbert Schlaus, 1927-2009. It is signed at the lower left center by the artist. ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Harbor Scene with Naval Ships Sailors & Boats Hildegarde Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hildegarde Hamilton (Florida, Virginia 1898-1970)
Oil on canvas painting of a docked navy ship with sailors on shore.
Hand signed lower left
Measures: Canvas 19"H x 23"W; Framed 23....
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
American Artist Sally Wagner oil painting, portrait of a woman "April Showers"
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting a young woman with umbrella dancing among the flowers. Titled "April Showers". The painting bring a positive and relaxi...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flamenco dance oil on canvas painting Spain
By Francisco Rodriguez Sanchez Clement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Francisco Rodríguez Sánchez clement (1893-1968) - Flamenco - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 55x46 cm.
Frame measurements 68x59 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Original Oil Painting on canvas contemporary Art cityscape with many faces
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting an urban cityscape with many faces in the foreground.
The painting is in excellent condition....
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century , Impressionist landscape with figures at Henley Rowing Regatta
By Ken Moroney
Located in Woodbury, CT
20th Century Oil painting of an Impressionist scene of of a Group of people at Henley Rowing Regatta.
Moroney was born on the 14th of February 1949 in South London. Of Anglo Irish ...
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
A portrait with wine
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this painting, I delved deep into the intersection of realism and impressionism, using oils to capture both the tangible and the transient. This piece portrays a figure, ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Plateau de Vaucluse, Mt Ventoux - 21st Century Plein air Landscape Painting
By Jos Leurs
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jos Leurs
Plateau e Vaucluse Mont Ventoux
60 x 70 cm
acrylic on canvas
not framed, frame is possible.
Jos Leurs is a Dutch Impressionistic Plein Air Painter who lived in France for ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
20th Century French Post Impressionism Still life Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
Still life composition
Structural Analysis :
It's an Impressionist still life, composition with glass in the foreground_ behind, flower pot, a basket of vegetables, a bottle, a viol...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View From Chelsea - original cityscape contemporary oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
“View From Chelsea” by Juan Del Pozo offers a breathtaking aerial perspective of Chelsea, looking down onto the River Thames and Albert Bridge. The scene is alive with movement and e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stucco House Blossoms - original cityscape contemporary oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
“Stucco House Blossoms” by Juan Del Pozo is a charming portrayal of a quintessential Chelsea street, where classic white stucco homes line the right side of the painting. The scene c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Why We Linger
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Breathe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Inward Journey
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Sweet morning with a cup of coffee
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary colorful painting "Sweet morning with a cup of coffee" done in an impressionist style with a modern touch of brut expressionist art makes part of my "Women" serie...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
The joy of summer flowers
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "The joy of summer flowers " is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experience a summer fruit theme.
This contempora...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
American Artist Morris Katz Large painting on board, Autumn Landscape, Signed
By Morris Katz
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a beautiful vintage original painting on cardboard, depicting a rural autumn landscape.
Signed in a lower-right corner Morris Katz.
Presented in a solid wood frame with ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Original Oil Painting on canvas contemporary Art young woman with a guitar
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting a young woman with a guitar sitting on the pavement.
The painting is in excellent condition...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest Bright, Humbolt
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Forest Bright, Humbolt" is an oil painting on masonite board by noted American artist Juan Archuleta, b.1948. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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